In this paper, we describe our experience with
an application-centered approach in teaching a course 
on web technology. The purpose of the course was to teach
the principles of data-base driven web sites, their design 
and the integration of the underlying components.
The class was partitioned into small teams, where each
team had their own dedicated server. Each team was 
responsible for achieving certain milestones that culminated 
in the implementation of a data-base driven web site. 
Lectures and demonstrations were used to provide information
on a need-to-know basis.

Our experience was highly positive.  Synergy and student 
motivation grew as the course progressed. By the end of the 
semester, teams had developed near-professional quality 
web sites. We describe course details including syllabus, 
lecture topics, and milestone objectives.